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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,908.54, 65,805.33 and 17,631.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,908.54, 65,805.33 and 17,631.72 is: 26,424.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,908.54 : 65,805.33 = 17,631.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,908.54/65,805.33 = 17,631.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,908.54x = 65,805.33 × 17,631.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,908.54x = 1,160,261,153.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,261,153.07/43,908.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,424.50

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